Where North San Ysidro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North San Ysidro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North San Ysidro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North San Ysidro
Cancer, diabetes and heart disease run high in North San Ysidro
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.4% across New Mexico. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.4%), vs 13.2% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, North San Ysidro runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North San Ysidro, and more people treating it
40.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Mexico 34.3%), but 79.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 73.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
North San Ysidro adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.7% vs 16.1%) and depression (19.4% vs 23.2%) both run below New Mexico. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Mexico figure falls outside North San Ysidro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North San Ysidro adults…
North San Ysidro runs below NM on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North San Ysidro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How North San Ysidro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North San Ysidro does better than New Mexico.
3 in 10 North San Ysidro adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near North San Ysidro
No hospital or community health center in North San Ysidro itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of North San Ysidro; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.4% of North San Ysidro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
North San Ysidro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North San Ysidro adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North San Ysidro
Why doesn’t North San Ysidro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North San Ysidro.
What hospital is closest to North San Ysidro?
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, 19.7 miles in a straight line from North San Ysidro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North San Ysidro.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Mexico figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.